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the same uncompromising standards to
manufacturing their binocular lenses.
The result is razor sharp images that
eschew electronic gizmos in favour of
unmatched fidelity. Swarovski’s CL
Companion is their foray into the world
of travel binoculars – perfect for polo –
and packaging the same commitment to
high fidelity in a lightweight, compact
body. Dare we say crystal clear?
£1,050 / www.swarovskioptik.com
salt and pepper mills. The champagne
flutes are tempered, just in case the
picnic becomes a little lively!
Saphir Petit Modele Shoe Care Kit
This is French style packaged in
American beauty with award-winning
Saphir Médaille d’Or shoe care products
beautifully presented in a compact,
finger joined blonde wood box. Inside
you will find everything from chamois
cotton cloths and fine-haired polish
brushes to pommadier creams and four
different shades of polish. There’s even
two fine detail spatulas – one for dark
polishes and one for light. It is everything
a man of fashion needs to keep
appearances in check on the road.
£450 / www.hangerproject.co.uk
CL Companion Polaris Binoculars
With over 100 years of experience
cutting glass crystal used in the world’s
finest jewellery, optics seemed the next
natural step for Swarovski. Using
techniques learnt from crafting flawless
diamonds, the company has brought
90
£299 / www.amberleyhampers.com
The Derby Picnic Hamper
Whether it’s Ascot or Argentina, there’s
something perfec tly bucolic about
settling down for a gourmet picnic. And,
to start you on the right path, Amberley
Hampers’ latest offering keeps all the
necessaries secure in quintessential
1930s style, complete with subtle sage
and tan accents. All their hampers
are made to order from the
highest-grade willow in their
Suffolk workshop, but this is our
favourite for its champagne flutes,
English gold-edged bone china
mugs and miniature Cole & Mason
G UA R D S P O LO C LU B
Folding Travel Bag by Valextra
Don’t be swayed by overly monogrammed
fashion house heavyweights, Valextra
proves that sleek Italian minimalism is
the way forward. Championing both
form and function, its sharp, unisex sil-
houette breaks down – through a
clever series of zippers – into an ultra-
slim profile that slips effortlessly into
your main suitcase. On arrival, simply
fold out for a fashion forward leather
day bag that helps with any extra
shopping on the
return leg. Stay flexi-
ble with a detachable
shoulder strap and
compartmental fab-
ric pouches for shirts
and shoes.
£2,494 /
www.valextra.com/en-gb